Aristorcraft Revolution Overload question

[ChessieRR]

I have an aristocraft revolution chipset hooked up to a battery powered gauge one steam engine. Occasionally when running the locomotive will stop and the remote flashes "ovrload" at the bottom of the screen. Just curious if this is a somewhat normal thing for these chips? I turn the loco off and on and the it works fine again. Also when it overloads and stops the sound still works. I did not install the chips myself, it was done by the maker.I remember reading, in a Garden Rail that some aristo locomotives like the Class 66 would blow a fuse under normal use, so wondering if this is something similar.

On a side note the sound of the chuff has degraded a bit and seems to skip a beat now and then.

Thank you.

-Adam

 

[Del Tapparo]

The Revo claims it can handle 5 amps, so either your motor(s) is drawing more than that or you have an installation problem. My guess is the third option: drawing less than 5 amps and the Revo is still tripping out.

 

[Tony]

i have revo chips in most of my large locos including Aristo Mikados, LGB mallets, all of which have sound, smoke etc and are all powered by 21.6v batteries. all often pull 15+ cars and ive never had a problem with overloading though one Mikado's sound has become out of time and erratic

 

[Ian Powell]

Not the same problem but I have encountered another Revo problem this week. I run battery powered Diesel, no problem. I also have one of the new Super base Receivers which powers my track when non battery locos are running. I noticed that when put into reverse, the link drops and then overloads, reset, OK, restart and it overloads.
I made inquiries on the Aristo Forum, similiar situation with one member.
I notified Aristo who asked for a return as it is still under warranty. One of the problems when buying outside this country. It will get there eventually as cheap as possible.